Downers Grove Youth Baseball

Parents guide and Volunteer Background Check Form

Please use the this link to access both parent guide and volunteer background check form. Thank You.

WHITE SOX VIDEOS

For players
Videos from Coach Renteria
More Player Training Videos

For coaches
Coach Development Guides

General Information Inquiries

email dgybinformation@gmail.com or click the envelope

Downers Grove Youth Baseball

Welcome to the Fall Ball League of DGYB. Our Fall Ball age divisions are different from our Spring Season divisions. The Fall 2024 baseball age is the player's age as of August 31, 2024.

6 and 7 year-olds will use Rookie League Fields and will be a combination of coach pitch and player pitch. This level is NOT appropriate for those entering Kindergarten- birth certificates are required at the first practice for new players.

8 and 9 year-olds will play together using AA fields (65' bases, 46' mound). 10 and 11 year-olds will use AAA fields (70' bases, 48' mound), and 12 and 13 year-olds will use a Prep 13 field (80' bases and 54' mound).

Registration guidelines

Fall ball facts

We play games only on Saturdays and Sundays. In 2024, the season runs September 7 through October 13 with practices starting the week of September 3.
One practice per week during early evening as daylight permits.
Fall fields are McCollum, Randall, and Gilbert Parks, and El Sierra, Hillcrest, Kingsley and Indian Trail Schools
Registration closes August 18, and coaches will contact you through email with team, practice and game information by August 26.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Registration for Fall Ball 2024 is to be completed on-line via our secure website hosted by SportsEngine, by August 18, 2024.
Please complete each section of the form.
To support our mission, each player and parent/guardian must review and agree to the established Code of Conduct and Waiver provided in this registration form.
DGYB is a 100% volunteer organization and relies on the dedication of our families. Please consider selecting Volunteer opportunities of your interest. Our players would not have a program without the efforts of all of our members. We are extremely grateful for your support to DGYB.
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover payments are accepted. Online payments only. Please no offline orders. Thank you.

Play Ball!

DGYB Board of Directors

AGE GROUPS FOR DGYB FALL LEAGUES

Age Group	Rules
Ages 6 - 7	Please see note above
Ages 8 - 9	AA rules
Ages 10 - 11	AAA rules
Ages 12 - 13	Prep 13 rules

2024 Fall Ball Ages and Fees

From	To	Age	In District	Out of Dist

2017-09-01	2018-08-31	6	$90	$130
2016-09-01	2017-08-31	7	$90	$130
2015-09-01	2016-08-31	8	$100	$140
2014-09-01	2015-08-31	9	$100	$140
2013-09-01	2014-08-31	10	$100	$140
2012-09-01	2013-08-31	11	$100	$140
2011-09-01	2012-08-31	12	$120	$160
2010-09-01	2011-08-31	13	$120	$160

Out-of District Fee is extra

Players who reside outside HS District 99 boundaries are charged an additional $50 Park District Fee.

2024 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The DGYB Board of Directors held the annual General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 2nd 7PM at The Perfect Swing 8251 Lemont Rd, Darien 60561. Chairman Justin Miller delivered state of the program remarks. Director Jim Sharwarko reviewed the current financial state of the organization. League President and Nominating Committee Chair Rob Rooney supervised the election of officers. For 2024 both Vice-Chair and Treasurer are on the ballot. Unfortunately no candidate for Vice-Chair became available. Jim Sharwarko was re-elected by those present to be Treasurer for another 2-year term ending in Spring 2026. Many Thanks to Jim and his family for his many years of service to the community. DGYB consistently provides a fun and enjoyable recreational baseball experience for families in our community. Your feedback is vital to helping the organization better serve the participants.

Thank You for your support!

DGYB Board of Directors

Bat Rules for ages 9 - 12, (A, AA, AAA)

All new bats that bear the USABaseball licensing mark are permissible for play in the DGYB Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA). Barrels may have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches.

Bats that were previously allowable in DGYB Youth Leagues with diameters limited to 2 1/4 inches will still be permissible in 2022.

Bat rules for Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) allow bats marked with the USABaseball mark or "BBCOR .50" mark, limited to 2 5/8 barrel diameter.

Prep13 Fall Ball will follow CSYBA rules for more information see https://www.csyba.com/2023-fall-pony-rules?subseason=898925

2024 TEAM SPONSOR DRIVE

Many Thanks to our 2023 community partners and team sponsors.

We must cut off 2024 season sponsor shirt printing effective 3/25. If you sign up for a sponsorship after that date, we will be sure to add you to our website and social media list and efforts to promote your organization or business.

Please use the link below and help DGYB continue to improve youth baseball in your community. We are holding our participation fee's steady for 2024 in an effort to keep baseball affordable for everyone in our community. Support our partners visit the partners directory. Become a DGYB community partner sponsor one or more teams today.

Thank You- the DGYB Board of Directors